News for 'Bikaner'

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The ED said the firm, Ms Skylight Hospitality, has been given two weeks time to furnish financial statements and other documents of the firm to the investigating officer of the case.

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Party leader Rahul Gandhi dubbed the Union Budget as a 'zero-sum budget', saying it has nothing for the salaried, middle class and the poor.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.92 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.40 per cent, the data stated.

IN PHOTOS: Welcome to the temple of rats!

IN PHOTOS: Welcome to the temple of rats!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Shahnawaz Akhtar visits Karni Mata temple near Bikaner where scores of devotees turn up every morning to seek blessings from the deity and her favourite rats. Legend has it that the rats of the temple are in fact reincarnations of the people of the Charan community.

Covid Vaccine: Syringe manufacturers are ramping up

Covid Vaccine: Syringe manufacturers are ramping up

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Centre is looking to procure around 1 billion syringes between September and December to support the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Delta Plus variant: Govt alerts 8 states, UTs

Delta Plus variant: Govt alerts 8 states, UTs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Union health ministry on Friday urged eight states and Union Territories to take up immediate containment measures including preventing crowds, conducting widespread testing as well as increasing vaccine coverage on a priority basis in districts where the Delta Plus variant of coronavirus has been detected.

'Received it today,' says Priyanka on ED notice to husband over land deal

'Received it today,' says Priyanka on ED notice to husband over land deal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday took a dig at the Enforcement Directorate for giving out news regarding her husband Robert Vadra's alleged money laundering and connection involving a land deal in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers took to the streets on Monday in Delhi and various state capitals as Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi for questioning in the National Herald case, with the opposition party accusing the Modi government of 'trampling on democracy'.

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the North Western Railway (NWR) zone, rail traffic was affected in some sections in Rajasthan and Haryana with 18 trains cancelled, 10 partially cancelled and one diverted due to the protest.

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,82,798 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.91 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.41 per cent.

India records 16,946 new COVID-19 cases, 198 deaths in past 24 hrs

India records 16,946 new COVID-19 cases, 198 deaths in past 24 hrs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The death toll has increased to 1,51,727 with 198 new fatalities.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

Migrant worker dies on Shramik train in UP, co-passengers travel with body to WB

Migrant worker dies on Shramik train in UP, co-passengers travel with body to WB

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The death triggered panic in the compartment with people suspecting that Parihar might have died due to COVID-19 and the co-passengers might contract the disease, police said.

Images: Where camels walk the ramp

Images: Where camels walk the ramp

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The kaleidoscopic display of Rajasthani culture and tradition makes the Bikaner Camel Festival a must-see, says Ajay Jain.

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 200-crore mark on Sunday.

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to unforgettable effect.

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake battles between the Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with people from 51 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states casting their votes today to form the next government. Here's a look at who were among the early voters!

Govt to amend two laws to ease privatisation of banks

Govt to amend two laws to ease privatisation of banks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Amendments would be required in the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980 for privatisation, sources said.

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 73,70,468; over 64 lakh recovered

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 73,70,468; over 64 lakh recovered

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

For eight days in a row, the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

In a bid to set a world record, an artillery team of the Indian Army will undertake an adventurous hang gliding expedition to cover a distance of 350 kms non-stop from Bikaner to Sanderao in Rajasthan.

Petrol above Rs 100 in many districts of MP, Maha & Raj

Petrol above Rs 100 in many districts of MP, Maha & Raj

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday were hiked for the sixth time this month, propelling prices to cross the Rs 100-a-litre-mark in places from Nanded in Maharashtra to Rewa in Madhya Pradesh to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Petrol price was hiked by 27 paise a litre and diesel by 30 paise per litre, according to a price notification by state-owned fuel retailers. The increase took petrol and diesel prices to their highest-ever level across the country. In Delhi, petrol now comes for Rs 91.80 per litre and diesel is priced at Rs 82.36.

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

Vadra to appear before ED in land grab case

Vadra to appear before ED in land grab case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

On May 24, the agency had requested the Delhi high court for custodial interrogation of Vadra for questioning him about the source of funds used for the purchase of a London-based property worth 1.9 million and ascertain the role of certain other people, who allegedly helped him launder money.

Pakistani troops using UAVs to spy on India: BSF

Pakistani troops using UAVs to spy on India: BSF

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Pakistani troops have been using every opportunity to spy on the Indian side using UAVs or cameras along the border, a BSF officer said on Saturday.

Jairam wipes shoe with garland, sparks another row

Jairam wipes shoe with garland, sparks another row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has kicked up yet another controversy by wiping his shoe with a garland of spun cotton that was given to him as a welcome gesture by Congress members at a public function in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.Chief Minister Ashok Gehot was also present at the function at Kolayat area in Bikaner on Monday, where the duo distributed sanction letters of the first installment of grant aid under the Mukhyamantri Gramin BPL Awas Yojana.

This is India: 24 years on, still awaiting jobs in return for land

This is India: 24 years on, still awaiting jobs in return for land

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The lands of some 174 families of Barsingsar village had in 1987 been acquired by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited for establishing a power project.

Celebrations begin even as counting is still underway

Celebrations begin even as counting is still underway

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

With the results pouring in for the five states, celebrations and distribution of sweets have also begun. The Congress wasted no time to start bursting firecrackers after early trends showed that the party was surging ahead in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Take a look at the festivities.

India's first CNG train flagged off

India's first CNG train flagged off

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) based from Haryana's Rewari station.

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Vadra was asked to join the investigation at the tax authority's office but as he cited COVID-19 restrictions, a team of officials visited his premises in Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar area.

Pix: Karisma, Chunky steal the ramp

Pix: Karisma, Chunky steal the ramp

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Meet the showstoppers from Asian Designer Week in Delhi.

Russian T-90 tanks to take on the Arjun MBT

Russian T-90 tanks to take on the Arjun MBT

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Next month, India's homegrown Arjun tank will take on the new Russian T-90 in a long-awaited comparative trial.

'Flare and Miles are the ultimate family dogs'

'Flare and Miles are the ultimate family dogs'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Sakshi Narwal shared.

Another BSF man posts video, claims liquor for force sold to outsiders

Another BSF man posts video, claims liquor for force sold to outsiders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The claim comes close on the heels of a BSF jawan's video who alleged poor quality food was being served to the personnel in 29 Battalion in Poonch.

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 44 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 44 days

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,48,93,410 and the case fatality rate has increased to 1.16 per cent

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It is a well-entrenched belief in the downtrodden, the deprived sections, that Modi cares for them. He has come to occupy their mindspace as their messiah.' 'And it is this deprived, dispossessed section that is powering his electoral performance, breaking ancient shibboleths and shackles like religion and caste and region and language,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!

India, Russia war games heat up Rajasthan's desert!

India, Russia war games heat up Rajasthan's desert!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

As part of their counter-terrorism war games, the armies of India and Russia on Friday deployed their attack choppers and tanks in Bikaner, Rajasthan and captured a notional terrorist strong-point in a South Sudan-like scenario.